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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Madison takes 34h 35m and the fastest bus takes 29h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 35m
Duration
1,464 mi
Distance
$307
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Portland to Madison bus times

Buses run twice daily between Portland and Madison. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Madison at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 34h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Concord Coach LinesFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches39h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches29h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Concord Coach LinesFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches39h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches29h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Concord Coach LinesFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches39h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches29h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Concord Coach LinesFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches39h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches29h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Concord Coach LinesFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches39h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USAFlixbus USARockland Coaches29h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to Madison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,463.8 mi
  • Duration: 34h 35m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 32h 57m.

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